We have received some heartfelt messages from those who were baptized, confirmed, and received on Sunday May 19.Read more…
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The Rector's Message for the Week of May 12, 2024
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This past week has been a joyful week of celebration for our Bicentennial and the Centenary of the twinning of old York and New York.Read more…
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The Rector's Message for the Week of May 19, 2024
Posted onOn Sunday, May 19 we will welcome Bishop Matthew to baptize, confirm, and receive new members of our Church. It will be a joyful celebration of Pentecost. Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of May 5, 2024
Posted onDear Friends,
We are in a very busy period during our Bicentennial Celebrations. The delegation from York has now arrived and I attended a wonderful evening at the British residence celebrating trade links between the United States and the United Kingdom, and the role of York in that trade.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of April 28, 2024
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Last weekend was so memorable and caused a great stir around the United States. The historic first visit of the Children of HM Chapel Royal was a great joy, and it was particularly heart-warming to see our own choristers welcoming them so warmly into our community. The choristers sang three services together, and the Episcopal News Service reported the visit.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of April 21, 2024
Posted onEvensong on Friday was spectacular and all of us were delighted to see over 300 people in-person in church and 476 on-line! Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 31, 2024
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A very Happy Easter to you all!Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 24, 2024
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Thank you for the many messages of support and encouragement that I have received since last week’s pastoral message; I have been particularly moved by the messages I have received from alumni of the Choir School. You belong to a very special family, and I will be praying for you all especially as we journey through Holy Week.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 17, 2024
Posted onThis Sunday, we enter into Passiontide. The crosses and images in the church will be veiled. We are moving towards Holy Week and Easter, but we have to celebrate Good Friday before we can celebrate Easter Day.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 10, 2024
Posted onOur Lenten Sermon Series on patterns of prayer continues on Sunday at 4pm Evensong with former Associate for Pastoral Care, Fr. Adam Spencer, preaching on his favorite pattern of prayer, the examen of St. Ignatius Loyola.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 3, 2024
Posted onOur Lenten Sermon Series on patterns of prayer continues on March 3 with former Fr, Richard Alton, preaching on his favorite devotion, the Rosary. Fr. Alton is Rector of St. Clement’s Church, Philadelphia, which is renowned for its extraordinary liturgy and music. Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of February 25, 2024
Posted onThis Sunday, I am preaching at HM Chapel Royal. In a historic visit, we will welcome the choristers from the Chapel Royal to New York in April this year. Read more…